Accounting at MacEwan: Admission Average
MacEwan University · Edmonton, AB
What average do you need for Accounting at MacEwan?
Accounting at MacEwan University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #2 of 9 MacEwan programs by admission average.
CPA pathway, strong practitioner-focused program.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, 2 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Accounting at other universities
- Brock University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (at Waterloo AFM)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Financial Accounting I
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Calculus
- Microeconomics
- Business Law
These are typical for Accounting programs across Canada. About the Accounting degree
After a Accounting degree
Accounting usually takes 4 years.
- Accountant / CPA – $60,000 to $140,000
- Financial Analyst / CFA – $65,000 to $150,000
- Waterloo's AFM program is the most respected accounting undergrad in Canada - very competitive admission.
- The CPA designation requires passing a professional exam after graduation and 30 months of work experience.
- Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) recruit heavily on campus - networking starts from first year.
Applying to MacEwan
MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton is Alberta's primarily undergraduate institution, offering a more accessible and student-focused alternative to the University of Alberta. Known for strong programs in nursing, music, arts, and business, MacEwan serves students who want smaller class sizes, lower tuition, and direct downtown Edmonton access.
MacEwan University is in Edmonton, AB, was founded in 1971 and has about 19,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,400 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application May 1.
- MacEwan is Edmonton's best option for students wanting small classes and lower tuition than U of A.
- The Music program is genuinely excellent - a strong conservatory-style education.
- Downtown Edmonton location means excellent part-time employment and internship access.
Other MacEwan programs
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Music (BMus) – Audition-based
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Communication Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Physical Education – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd Transfer) – mid 70s